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Save Money With Cheap Cell Phones

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:38:18 +0000

It seems like every few months there is a different phone that is being touted as the must have item. For those who like to keep up with the newest technology trends, the prices of these new phones can be debilitating. The length of the contracts that are required in order to get the price breaks that many service providers offers makes it difficult to switch phones more than once every few years, meaning that the phone that you are stuck with may be woefully outdated. However, there are a number of places online where anyone, regardless of the status of their service contract, can order cheap cell phones.

If you are considering ordering one of these phones, a few things should be kept in mind. The first is that one must make sure that it is compatible with their current service provider. Most phones that are sold online are unlocked, meaning that they are now compatible with almost any service. However, there are a few SIM chip free models that are resistant to hopping from provider to provider. Before placing your order, make sure that your phone will work with your contract.

The other thing that should be kept in mind is that the quality of these online stores varies. While there are a number of cheap cell phone stores that sell high quality phones in good working order, not all do. Before you enter your credit card information, make sure that your phone will come with a warranty. Barring that, take the time to search the web for any customer feedback on the retailer. If you find customers that are happy with the products that they provide, you can be confident that you are getting a phone that works.

If you are looking for sources of cheap cell phones, online discounters are your best bet.

By: Dan K. Smith

Buy Old Cell Phones

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:09:05 +0000

Cell phones are prone to different types of electronic and electrical problems. After a few years of use, there is a good chance you will need to buy a replacement. A number of companies buy old cell phones from the open market and sell it after servicing and repairing the malfunctioning components. Buyers can buy fully functional old cell phones from these companies and save on the cost of buying new handsets. These companies resell the instruments after they are cleaned, repaired and recovered. Old and malfunctioning cell phones are tested and inspected and parts that are considered defective, worn, aged, or not suitable for proper operation are repaired or replaced. This process helps improve the operation, quality, and consistency of old cell phones.

Companies that deal in old cell phones recondition old cell phones with the help of low cost repair tools and equipment. This method automatically reduces the cost of old cell phones. Potential customers often decide to buy an old phone since it usually comes with a limited period warranty and is considerably cheaper than a new one. The reselling companies also provide spare parts, technical support, and service to make the old cell phones into reliable ones. Some companies also allow users to exchange their phones should the phone break during the warranty period.

The market is flooded with agencies that sell old cell phones and claim the phones' performance is on par with new ones. It is important to remember that the decision to buy an old cell phone is always a calculated risk and therefore, it is important to buy from a reputed vendor. The most attractive feature of an old cell phone is that a buyer gets all the basic features of a new cell phone at low prices. Using old cell phones reduces environmental pollution caused by the release of toxic and harmful substances present in all electronic devices when they are sent to dumps. However, the term of warranty offered on these phones is for a limited period only, less than one year in most cases. Customers who want long-term performance should purchase new phones that offer long-term warranties.

By: Max Bellamy

Why Some Cheap Cell Phones Do Not Make It to the Big League

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:47:59 +0000

With the increasing demand of phones in the market, many mobile phone manufacturers have come up with cheap cell phones that cater to the entry level segment of this multi-billion market. While the older mobile manufacturers have released a flurry of cheap models, there are several small players that are trying to get a foothold in the market with their handsets, even offering them at lesser prices than the models offered by the major players in the mobile market. However, there are some glaring inconsistencies in these phones that any veteran buyer would notice and steer away from these products. Here are the top three.

No Warranty:
The irony of the situation is that while the salesman will offer you these cell phones as having a better quality and more features than your favorite mobile phone brand, they will not stand by their word and offer you a warranty - even a dealer's warranty. Many image sharing websites are chock full of images from these shops that show boards like 'Some Mobiles Warranty Only One Day'. Surely your hard earned money is worth more time. Many a times, the mobile seller will offer something of a 'personal' warranty', where they would replace the phone if there are any issues with it.

No IMEI:
Remember the news stories that many mobile phones were about to be banned because they did not have an IMEI number? Well, they were true and the action was taken because without an IMEI number, and basically the phones raised some security concerns. Of course, the mobile manufacturers scrambled to get everything in order and the ban was uplifted. However, one never knows what other issues are remaining to be unveiled in these mobiles, and its best to stay away from these mobile phones.

Bad Designs:
The mobile phone is one of the many devices where form as well as factor matters. Some cheap cell phones do not take this into consideration and do not pay attention to the design aspect, launching with devices that look clunky and large to downright ugly - whereas the general market is looking for devices that have great looks as well as functionality. This greatly hampers the sales of such devices, and because the mobile phone manufacturer cannot invest a lot of money on the advertising of the phone, these devices end up as being unsung heroes of the cheap phone market.

By: Roy Daniel Dsilva

How to Place a Cell Phone Warranty Claim

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:00:15 +0000

A one year cell phone warranty is included with every mobile phone you purchase new. If you purchased the cell phone used directly from the cell phone company or received it through warranty exchange or the insurance replacement program it has a 30-90 day warranty dependent on your cell phone company.

Your cell phone warranty covers manufacturer defect. So what exactly is considered 'manufacturer defect'? A phone that is less than 1 year old and was purchased new from the direct cell phone company i.e. ATT Wireless, T-Mobile or an Authorized Dealer or Retailer, that displays one or more of the following problems:

* The speaker is not working or the microphone is not working (I can't hear the caller or the caller can't hear me)

* The phone will not charge because the charging port is loose from daily wear and tear and is not physically broken because you jammed your charger repeatedly into the charging slot 'upside down'

* The battery dies quickly (within 1 hour of a full charge) or constantly reads low battery no matter how long you have had it on the charger.

* The phone screen is faint or blank (usually you would notice this as soon as you open your new phone). Otherwise it is generally a result of water damage.

* The internal antenna is broken therefore even after you activated your phone it still receives no service even though you are in a service area

*Charger doesn't work, meaning there is no indicator.

* If you have a phone with a manufacturer defect and the problem occurs within the cell phone warranty period the cell phone company will replace the cell phone through the warranty program at no charge.

In order to start a warranty exchange request the first thing you will need to is contact customer care to get the process started.

How to Make A Warranty Exchange Request:

1. You call the company and tell them you are having a problem with your phone and believe that it is a cell phone warranty issue

2. The representative will walk you through a series of pre qualifying questions and manual phone tests.

3. If the problem is deemed a warranty issue they will transfer you to their warranty exchange department

4. The representative will repeat many of the questions from the initial customer care representative and walk you through a series of pre qualifying questions and manual phone tests.

5. They will have you read some numbers off the back of your phone or battery, as this is how they determine that (1) The equipment you are calling about is what is shown in their system (2) Your issue is under the cell phone warranty which can be determined by the number and letter sequence on your serial number

6. After determining that your phone qualifies under the warranty exchange program they will mail you a replacement phone first with a mailer (may or may not be pre-paid dependent on your carrier).

7. You will have about 5-7 days to get the defective cell phone back without having your bill charged for it (they will provide you with the actual time period before they ship out the device.

8. You will receive what they call a 'transceiver only' which is the phone with no battery.

9. If the carrier gets the device back and it is physically damaged or something is wrong with it other than what you stated, they will charge your bill a fee that is equivalent of buying a refurbished phone. Either way you always keep the device they sent you and they will always keep the device you sent them, repair it and often recycle back into their own warranty replacement or insurance pool dependent on the age of the device and the problem.

Note: The carrier direct (i.e. ATT Wireless, Verizon Wireless) handles warranty exchanges for phones and hardware.

The manufacturer (i.e. Motorola, Nokia, Plantronics) handles warranty exchanges for accessories, such as bluetooth headsets, wall chargers and batteries.

By: Shonika Proctor

Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison –Tips for Safe Online Shopping

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:55:47 +0000

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•   You need to prioritize on conducting a well planned research about the buyer you are going to deal with. Before peeping in any online web based Unlocked Phones Price Comparison to search for your favorable product, you should try to expose as much information as you can about that particular retailer.

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•   While dealing with the web based electronic stores offering Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison, you should preferably make payments by credit card. This will help you to cancel your payments in case you are not convinced with quality of unlocked phone you have purchased.

Remember that an unaware shopper can send invites to repentance instead of satisfaction. A wise shopper is always aware about the means and mediums with which he can make a smart investment in any online product purchase.

By: Karin Roesner

Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison –Tips for Safe Online Shopping

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:15:58 +0000

Unlocked cell phone are now a days in high demand. People want their phones to work as support and should accept other carriers which is the only benefit served by unlocked phones. The web based electronic store facilitates the buyer to conduct a comprehensive Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison including various models being offered by various popular brands Like Nokia, Sony etc.

Although these Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison benefit provided by the web based electronic stores seems alluring but some online purchase services turn out to be deceiving. You may come across cases where some online electronic stores are spammed and investing with them will ruin your investment.

Let’s check out some of the tips that will help you conduct safe online shopping with your Unlocked Cell Phones purchase.

•   You nee to prioritize on conducting a well planned research about the buyer you are going to deal with. Before peeping in any online web based Unlocked Phones Price Comparison to search for your favorable product, you should try to expose as much information as you can about that particular retailer.

•   Also you can search for some popular web based electronic stores offering the facility of Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison from the online directories. It is always advisable to go for some well celebrated branded models; at least they stand promising and save you from risking your money with any unreliable dealer.

•   Before placing any such order with Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison online stores, look for the return policy, shipping cost, warranty and various other crucial details that are significant for online shopping. Such facilities enable one to head for exchange or product return in case they are dissatisfied with it later.

•   While dealing with the web based electronic stores offering Unlocked Cell Phones Price Comparison, you should preferably make payments by credit card. This will help you to cancel your payments in case you are not convinced with quality of unlocked phone you have purchased.

Remember that an unaware shopper can send invites to repentance instead of satisfaction. A wise shopper is always aware about the means and mediums with which he can make a smart investment in any online product purchase.

By: Karin Roesner

Unlocking a Motorola Mobile Phone

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:02:50 +0000

You may have heard people talk about unlocking their cell phone. Why would someone do this and why is a cell phone locked in the first place? The answer to this question is simple. The company that you purchased the phone from wants to make sure you only use their network, and so the phone is locked into that network. Most people would rather use it on whatever network they prefer and so the need arises for the phone to be unlocked. The mobile phone industry is highly competitive, and most of the profits in the industry come from the use of the network rather than the sale of the phone itself. That is why so many network deals include either a free phone or one at greatly reduced cost when a contract is signed to use the service for an extended period of time.

It is completely legal to unlock a cell phone, and unlocking the cell phone increases its value should you decide to sell it. Once they are unlocked, they may be used on any network.
How do you know your phone is locked? The way to determine this is to borrow a SIM card from a phone that uses another network. Simply plug it in and turn it on. If you can place a call, you know your phone is unlocked. If you get a message that says the card can not be read, then the phone is locked.

How do you unlock a Motorola cell phone? Motorola makes a device called the Motorola Smart Clip. It is used to reset the security and user codes on Motorola model cell phones. The smart clip is a simple, one button device that does not require any technical know-how to operate. Unlocking the phone is absolutely safe for the unit, and it also does not in any way void its warranty. It simply unlocks what are called SIM locks from the phone, and then the unit will accept SIM cards for other networks.
The Smart Clip can also be used through an LPT port to connect to your computer. Once you have unlocked your Motorola mobile phone, it is possible to buy prepaid SIM cards that allow you to make calls all over the United States while you are traveling.

Many models can be unlocked without the use of a Motorola Smart Clip, or any type of smart clip device. The codes to do this can be found on the internet. There are many sites that offer this information. You need only to know the model information. You can then search these sites for the right codes, and enter them into your phone. However, you might not be able to totally unlock the phone as some have multiple locks, and the available codes are not able to unlock them all.
In conclusion, it is an easy matter to unlock the Motorola mobile phone models, and there is every reason to do so. Since most phones require long term agreements with the service provider anyway, there is no reason not to unlock your phone and enjoy the increased calling options that then become available to you.

By: Natalie Aranda